Episode 2: Retirement on my terms: Mary's story

In this episode, we chat to Mary, who decided to take partial retirement after a fulfilling career in the DVSA.

Mary served as a civil servant for nearly thirty years. Although she enjoyed work, she is finding retirement to be highly rewarding. Through taking part-time retirement, Mary achieves an optimal balance between professional responsibilities and personal pursuits as she transitions into retirement.

By maintaining a part-time role, Mary has continued engaging in her profession while also dedicating more time to activities outside of work, including travel, family gatherings, and socialising. Dividing her residence between the UK and Turkey, she emphasises the significance of securing a robust pension to support a desired lifestyle post-employment.

At the time this episode was released, all information included was correct.

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